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20 New Jobs with iConnect

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

20 new jobs are to be created following the acquisition of Galway firm Screenway by iConnect.

Based in Parkmore, Screenway is is an authorised Apple reseller with expertise in supporting IT solutions for educational institutions. It has now been acquired by iConnect to roll out its education arm in Ireland.

The deal will see the retention of 10 staff at Screenway in Parkmore as well as the creation of 10 new roles at this location. 10 further roles will be created at iConnect bases in Dublin, Cork and around the country.

Director of iConnect, John McEvoy said, “From the outset our ambition was to develop the brand across Retail, Business and Education. The acquisition of Screenway, who have been Apple Education Solution Experts since 2001, completes this three-pronged approach and will see us working closely with schools, teachers and students to ensure the smooth rollout of Apple across the Education system. Our focus in 2015 is the rollout of iPads in primary and secondary schools and educating both teachers and students on effective learning through technology“.